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Why Is the Federal Government Awarding Contracts to a Company That Was Involved in Smuggling Primates?

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Worldwide Primates Inc. was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. The International Primate Protection League was active in exposing and urging prosecution of this case. According to this website , Worldwide Primates has received $2,411,795.00 Signed on 2004-04-15.

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Lion Population Decreasing in Kenya

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I've been reading a lot about threatened elephants and primate populations in Africa and wondered about lions. Kenya's lion population has dropped from an estimated 2,749 in 2002 to 2,280 in 2004 and probably just 2000 individuals in 2009. Tags: africa Kenya lion endangered species. One rarely hears about how they are doing.

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New Iberia Inspection Documents Available

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. # A May 23, 2007, USDA inspection revealed several problems with drainage and waste disposal operations, and peeling paint in primate housing areas. # 7, 2004, found numerous problems. Tags: louisiana animal experimentation animal research animal cruelty new iberia research center animal welfare us.

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Baby Lemurs at Busch Gardens

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Lemurs are a species of primate, and reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years old. Since its inception in 2004, the Fund has donated more than $6 million to more than 500 projects around the world. Tags: cute animal photos rescues. For more on the Fund, visit SWBG-ConservationFund.org.

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